William F. Blatt

William F. "Bill" Blatt, age 93, of Alliance, died at 12:55 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at St. Joseph Care Center. He was born Dec. 28, 1919, in Moundsville, W.Va., to Aloysius and Cordelia (Shutler) Blatt.

Mr. Blatt was a milkman for 30 years, and later, a monument salesman and owner of Blatt Monument Co. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Maximo, Bill was on the cemetery committee.

As a lover of music, Bill was known for the Marlington Minstrels and Gee Haw shows and as a good ol' fiddler. He was a lifetime member of the Washington Ruritans. Among his many sayings, his favorite was "I've been on vacation since the day I was born."

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, the love of his life, Margie; one son, Darrell; two brothers; and four sisters.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Maximo, with the Rev. Fr. Donald Feicht and the Rev. Fr. William Bantz co-officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home.

Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Maximo.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, P.O. Box 219, Maximo, OH 44650.

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My father, John Umbs, worked with Mr. Blatt at Purity Dairy. Later I puchased the gravestone for my parents from him. I remember him as a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. I know he left a positive mark on everyone he touched.
Linda Umbs Ghonim

January 9, 2013 11:16AM

Our sincere condolences Lenna & Jim and family. I'm remembering alot of the good times I had with you and your family.
Theresa Monter & Lawrence Wells

January 9, 2013 10:01AM

So sorry about your loss.....Bill was a great man and will be missed. Love to all of you!
Parma (Reid) Walsh